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2014 Map of Chrome Ridge

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Chrome Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Siskiyou National Forest encompasses the high country of Josephine County on this modern survey, defined by the prominent spine of Chrome Ridge. The landscape is a network of steep drainages including Briggs Cr, Lake Cr, and the headwaters of Taylor Cr. Pockets of lower-lying terrain such as Briggs Valley, Secret Valley, and Swede Basin indicate the historical geography of the area's interior, while landmarks like Whiskey Gulch hint at the region's mining and prospecting heritage.

Transport through this isolated terrain relies on a system of forest development roads, including Chrome Ridge Rd and Onion Mtn Rd. High points such as Freeland Mtn, Taylor Mtn, and Horse Mtn dictate the winding paths of these routes. The map provides a detailed look at the hydrology of the Rogue River-Siskiyou region, tracing small tributaries like Minnow Cr and Chance Cr through the dense topography.